Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Golf Classic
Mission: The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community.
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Vision: The vision of the Grapevine Chamber is a progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper.
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
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Business Insight Series GrapeFest
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New Members Luncheon Introductions Mark Your Calendars
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Ribbon Cuttings TEX Rail Women’s Division
September, 2016
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Renewing Members September Calendar
Former Major League Baseball Player, Scott Podsednik, September 1 The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Scott Podsednik, Former Major League Baseball Player, speak at the next Membership Luncheon, September 1, at the Grapevine Convention Center, sponsored by Bank of the West and catered by Events by Chef Tyler. Scott Podsednik helped lead the Chicago White Sox to their 2005 World Series Championship by providing energy at the top of their lineup and by hitting just the 14th walk-off home run in World Series history in Game 2. He made his major league debut playing with the Seattle Mariners
in 2001. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Scott in 2003 where he went on to be named Major League Baseball Rookie of The Year by MLB.com and was also voted National League Most Outstanding Rookie by his peers. In 2004, he led all of baseball with 70 stolen bases and earned the honor of being selected to his first All-Star game in 2005. Scott’s path to greatness in the world of Major League Baseball was not easy however. He languished in the minor leagues for many years, frustrated by his inability to fully tap into his potential as a player. How he
transitioned to the pinnacle of success as a professional baseball player is an inspiring story of grit, determination, resilience and absolute focus. Now retired and living in Dallas, Scott speaks to groups and organizations about the challenges and disappointments he experienced early in his career and the lessons he learned about what it takes to succeed at the highest level. Make plans to attend the luncheon at the Grapevine Convention Center, located at 1209 S. Main St. (at the corner of Continued on page 2
Get Involved with Your Grapevine Chamber this Fall! As school is well underway and we rapidly approach the holidays, I’d like to take this opportunity to extend a very big thanks to the Past Chairman’s Advisory Council of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce for all of the work they recently put into the 3rd Annual Grapevine Casino Night held at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes. Their effort speaks
volumes about the past leadership the Grapevine Chamber has enjoyed as these individuals continue to give back to the Chamber by executing such a wonderful event benefitting the Grapevine Chamber. These past leaders of the Chamber continue to give their time and talents, and for that, I am extremely grateful. Right around the corner is
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GrapeFest (Sept. 15-18). The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce will once again have its Concession Trailer out, and this is a fantastic fundraiser for the Chamber, along with the Chamber’s Beer Booth. We are thankful to have all our volunteer positions filled at this time. Our city’s festivals offer a great team Continued on page 2
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